Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,036 to $2,766 per week in San Luis Obispo, CA

TravelNurseSource is working with AMN Healthcare to find a qualified PCU RN in SAN LUIS OBISPO, California, 93405!

Pay Information

$2,036 to $2,766 per week

About The Position

Job Description & Requirements

Registered Nurse – Progressive Care - Travel - (PCU RN)

StartDate : 10 / 27 / 2025

Available Shifts : 12 D

Pay Rate : $2035.54 - $2766.25

Nestled on the Central California Coast, Adventist Health Sierra Vista has been providing care to our community since 1959. Our 162-bed acute care facility includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and county designated trauma center. San Luis Obispo offers the excitement of a lively community while being a fifteen-minute drive from the serenity of Avila Beach, known for their natural hot springs, and Pismo Beach, known for their sand dunes and eucalyptus trees. Featuring a charming downtown, comfortable coastal weather, idyllic views, and an active lifestyle San Luis Obispo offers much to be had.

Job Summary :

Delivers coordinated nursing care for a patient or an assigned group of patients according to established standards of care and the nursing process. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff, and coordinates care with other disciplines while utilizing critical thinking, professional and supervisory discretion, and independent judgment.

Job Requirements :

Education and Work Experience :

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) : Preferred

Acute care facility experience : Preferred

Licenses / Certifications :

Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice : Required

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification : Required

Essential Functions :

Collects relevant data pertinent to the patient?s health or situation. Analyzes the assessment data in determining diagnosis and care issues. Develops a plan that prescribes interventions to attain outcomes. Implements the plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment. Evaluates progress toward attaining outcomes. Identifies outcomes for the patient or the patient?s situation.

Collaborates with the team of patient, family, and healthcare providers in providing patient care in a safe, healing, humane, and caring environment. Provides learning opportunities for patients / family members and team members. Directly provides health information to patients, families, and treatment team.

Participates in discharge planning in order to provide continuity of care.

Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of healthcare team members.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Hospital Total Bed Count : 162

Unit Bed Count : 27

Staffing on Unit :

Based on the ratio of patient care and the number of patients. It is a blended unit. The step-down level patients have a 3 : 1RN ratio, and the telemetry level patients have a 4 : 1 RN ratio. Average census is 25% Step down level patients and 75% telemetry level patients.

CNAs have an approximately 10 : 1 CNA Ratio

Unit Secretary 10 am-2200

24 / 7 Monitor Tech

Call Required?No call

Floating to other units Required? Float to med surg and it depends on staffing and census. Happens often.

Weekend Coverage Required? Yes, staff must work 4 weekend shifts in a 6-week period. Weekends on Days are Saturday and Sunday, and weekend obligations on nights are Friday and Saturday PM shift.

Medication System : Pyxis, Omnicell, Other : Omnicell

EMR System : Cerner

IV Teams : no

Lift Teams : Yes 6am-midnight daily.

Pharmacy Hours : M-F 6am-2100, Weekends 8am-1800,Off-site pharmacy contract for after-hours.

Phlebotomy available on unit? 24 : 7 phlebotomists.

Transport Team : No

Provider Coverage :

Intensivist : 6 am-1800pm in-house. 18-06 on call at Sierra Vista and French Hospital (a hospital 1.5 miles away). The contract requires the intensivist to be in-house at either facility during those hours.

Hospitalist : 24 / 7 Hospitalist coverage

Scrubs : No color requirement.

The step-down / telemetry unit is a blended unit that has a combination of 3 : 1 and 4 : 1 patient. The 3 : 1 patient population is intermediate care and includes IV drips such as Cardizem, amiodarone, Cardene, insulin, and the capability to care for patients on high levels of oxygen. The sdu / tele patients have a high focus on neuro trauma patients, complex post-operative patients, and stroke patients. It is a fast pace unit and the busiest admission, transfer, discharge patient unit in the hospital.

Required Qualifications

Registered Nurse, PCU

Experience : 2 years

Licenses : RN-CA

Certifications : ACLS(Copy Needed); BLS(Copy Needed)

SSN Required

DOB Required

References : 2 References in the last 12 months

CA RN License

BLS, ACLS

PCU SCL and Reference within a year

RTO Upon Submission

Facility Location

Located halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo is situated in the heart of California's Central Coast where you can spend your day exploring miles of white, sandy beaches, browsing through quaint stores and museums, wine tasting or hiking or bicycling in and around the rolling hills. From the emerald green vineyards to the brilliant blue ocean, you’ll discover a unique mix of food, wine, recreation, art and culture—not to mention the jaw-dropping opulence of Hearst Castle—all set amidst warm, friendly surroundings.

Job Benefits

At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer :

Competitive pay rates

Free, quality, private housing

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) and Flex Spending

Life Insurance

Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage

Free Continuing Education

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About the Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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Job Requirements

Registered Nurse, PCU

Experience : 2 years

Licenses : RN-CA

Certifications : ACLS(Copy Needed); BLS(Copy Needed)

SSN Required

DOB Required

References : 2 References in the last 12 months

CA RN License

BLS, ACLS

PCU SCL and Reference within a year

RTO Upon Submission

Benefits

At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer :

Competitive pay rates

Free, quality, private housing

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) and Flex Spending

Life Insurance

Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage

Free Continuing Education

Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

About AMN Healthcare

AMN Healthcare is a leader in Nurse staffing. Our relationships with numerous healthcare facilities - including hospitals, home health agencies, and long-term care facilities - enable us to offer the most current travel nurse, local staffing, rapid response and crisis nurse jobs nationwide. We''re committed to finding you the best nursing job to fit your career goals. AMN Healthcare is an EEO / AA / Disability / Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.